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Lument Finance completes 1-for-10 reverse split

Lument Finance Trust consolidated its common shares 1-for-10, cutting shares outstanding while keeping stockholders’ relative ownership largely unchanged.

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Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (LFT) completed a previously announced 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its common stock after the close of business on September 9, 2026. Every ten issued and outstanding common shares were converted into one share, and trading on a post-split basis begins September 10, 2026 under the same LFT symbol with a new CUSIP 55025L306.

The reverse split reduced outstanding common shares from 52,564,062 to approximately 5,256,400. No fractional shares will remain; holders otherwise entitled to a fraction will receive cash equal to the fractional share multiplied by $6.959. The action applies uniformly and does not materially change any stockholder’s percentage ownership, and it does not change the number of authorized common shares.

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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Reverse stock split ratio 1-for-10 Reverse stock split of common stock effective after close on September 9, 2026
Pre-split shares outstanding 52,564,062 shares Common shares outstanding before the reverse stock split
Post-split shares outstanding 5,256,400 shares (approx.) Common shares outstanding after the 1-for-10 reverse split
Cash in lieu of fractional shares $6.959 per share fraction Amount paid for each fractional share resulting from the reverse split
Effective date of reverse split September 9, 2026 Reverse split effected after the close of business
Post-split trading start date September 10, 2026 Date LFT common stock begins trading on a post-split basis
New CUSIP for common stock 55025L306 CUSIP assigned to LFT common stock following the reverse split
Series A Preferred dividend rate 7.875% Rate on LFT’s Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
reverse stock split financial
"announced today that its previously announced 1-for-10 reverse stock split of common stock"
A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.
CUSIP number financial
"will trade on a post-split basis under a new CUSIP number: 55025L306"
A CUSIP number is a nine-character code that uniquely identifies a specific U.S. or Canadian stock, bond, or other security, similar to a barcode or a social-security number for a financial instrument. It matters to investors because it removes confusion between similar securities, ensures trades and settlements are applied to the correct issue, and helps locate official documents and transaction records quickly.
fractional shares financial
"No fractional shares of common stock will be or remain issued"
Fractional shares are portions of a whole share of a stock or fund, allowing investors to own less than one full unit. They make it possible to invest a specific dollar amount rather than buy whole shares, like buying a slice of a pizza instead of the entire pie. For investors this lowers the cost barrier, helps with diversification, and lets you reinvest dividends or purchase expensive stocks in small, precise amounts.
cumulative redeemable preferred stock financial
"7.875% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share"
Cumulative redeemable preferred stock is a type of investment that gives shareholders priority over common stockholders to receive dividends and get their money back if the company is sold or closes. If the company misses dividend payments, it must pay them later before any dividends can go to other shareholders. This makes it a more secure and flexible option for investors seeking steady income with some ability to redeem their shares in the future.
commercial mortgage loans financial
"primarily invests in transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans"

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What reverse stock split did Lument Finance Trust (LFT) complete?

Lument Finance Trust completed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its common stock, converting every ten issued and outstanding common shares into one share following the close of business on September 9, 2026.

When will LFT shares trade on a post-split basis and under what identifiers?

LFT common stock will continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LFT and will begin trading on a post-split basis on September 10, 2026 under a new CUSIP 55025L306.

How did the LFT reverse split change the number of shares outstanding?

As a result of the reverse split, outstanding common shares were reduced from 52,564,062 to approximately 5,256,400, reflecting the 1-for-10 consolidation of Lument Finance Trust’s common stock.

How are fractional shares handled in Lument Finance Trust’s reverse split?

No fractional LFT common shares will be issued or remain. Each stockholder otherwise entitled to a fractional share will receive cash equal to the fraction of a share multiplied by $6.959.

Does LFT’s reverse stock split change stockholders’ ownership percentages?

The reverse stock split applies uniformly to all outstanding common shares and therefore does not affect relative ownership percentages or proportional voting power, other than de minimis changes from cash payments in lieu of fractional shares.

Did Lument Finance Trust change its authorized common shares in the reverse split?

No. Lument Finance Trust states that the reverse stock split did not affect the number of authorized shares of its common stock; only the number of outstanding shares was reduced.

Who is Lument Finance Trust (LFT) and what does it invest in?

Lument Finance Trust is a Maryland corporation focused on investing in, financing and managing commercial real estate debt, primarily transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans with an emphasis on middle-market multi-family assets.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2026

 

LUMENT FINANCE TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   001-35845   45-4966519
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

230 Park Avenue, 20th Floor

New YorkNew York 10169

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(212317-5700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
  
¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
  
¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
  
¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which
registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share   LFT   New York Stock Exchange
7.875% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share   LFTPrA   New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

After the close of business on September 9, 2026, Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) effected the previously announced 1-for-10 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of its outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”). In connection with the Reverse Stock Split, the Company filed with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation two Articles of Amendment to its charter that provide for:

 

·the 1-for-10 reverse stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, effective at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on September 9, 2026 (the “Reverse Stock Split Amendment”); and

 

·the par value of the Common Stock to be decreased from $0.10 per share (as a result of the Reverse Stock Split) back to $0.01 per share, effective at 5:01 p.m., Eastern Time, on September 9, 2026 (the “Par Value Amendment” and, together with the Reverse Stock Split Amendment, the “Amendments”).

 

The Reverse Stock Split Amendment provides that no fractional shares will be or remain issued and each stockholder otherwise entitled to a fractional share will be entitled to receive in lieu thereof cash in an amount equal to the product of the fractional share multiplied by $6.959. The Reverse Stock Split affected all holders of Common Stock uniformly and did not affect any holder’s percentage ownership interest, except for de minimis changes as a result of the elimination of fractional shares. The Reverse Stock Split did not affect the number of the Company’s authorized shares of Common Stock.

 

The Common Stock will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “LFT” and, starting on September 10, 2026, will trade on a post-split basis under a new CUSIP number. The new CUSIP number for the Common Stock is 55025L306.

 

The description of the Amendments in this Item 5.03 is qualified in its entirety by reference to Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2, which are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On September 9, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the completion of the Reverse Stock Split. A copy of the press release announcing the completion of the Reverse Stock Split is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

The information disclosed in “Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure,” including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Furthermore, the furnishing of information under this Item 7.01 is not intended to constitute a determination by the Company that the information contained herein, including the exhibits hereto, is material or that the dissemination of such information is required by Regulation FD.

 

Item 9.01 Exhibits.

 

(d)Exhibits.

 

3.1 Articles of Amendment (Reverse Stock Split Amendment).
3.2 Articles of Amendment (Par Value Amendment).
99.1 Press Release of Lument Finance Trust, Inc., dated September 9, 2026.
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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  LUMENT Finance Trust, Inc.
   
Date: September 14, 2026 By: /s/ James A. Briggs
    James A. Briggs
    Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Lument Finance Trust Announces Completion of Reverse Stock Split

 

NEW YORK, September 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: LFT) (“we”, “LFT” or “the Company”) announced today that its previously announced 1-for-10 reverse stock split of common stock was completed following the close of business today. The Company's common stock will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LFT" and, starting on September 10, 2026, will trade on a post-split basis under a new CUSIP number: 55025L306.

 

Following the close of business on September 9, 2026, every ten issued and outstanding shares of the Company's common stock were converted into one share of the Company's common stock. As a result of the reverse stock split, the number of outstanding shares of the Company's common stock was reduced from 52,564,062 to approximately 5,256,400.

 

No fractional shares of common stock will be or remain issued, and each stockholder otherwise entitled to a fractional share as a result of the reverse stock split will be entitled to receive in lieu of a fractional share cash in an amount equal to the fraction of a share multiplied by $6.959 The reverse stock split applied to all of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock and therefore did not affect any stockholder's relative ownership percentage or proportional voting power, except for de minimis changes resulting from the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares.

 

Stockholders of record will receive information from Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, the Company's transfer agent ("Equiniti"), regarding their stock ownership following the reverse stock split and applicable payments of cash in lieu of fractional shares. Stockholders were not required to take any action to effectuate the exchange of their shares.

 

About LFT

 

LFT is a Maryland corporation focused on investing in, financing and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments. The Company primarily invests in transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans with an emphasis on middle-market multi-family assets.

 

LFT is externally managed and advised by Lument Investment Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

Additional Information and Where to Find It

 

Investors, security holders and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the SEC’s website at sec.gov, the Company website at lumentfinancetrust.com, or by directing requests to: Lument Finance Trust, 230 Park Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10169, Attention: Investor Relations.

 

Investor Relations Contact:

James Briggs
Chief Financial Officer
(212) 521-6323
james.briggs@lument.com

 

Media Contact:
Tyler Howard
Associate Director
(513) 403-1911
tyler.howard@lument.com

 

 

 

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